Limonite Concretion (Ironstone)
Limonite (FeO(OH)·nH2O) with Goethite and Hematite
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Limonite Concretion (Ironstone)
Limonite (FeO(OH)·nH2O) with Goethite and Hematite
Bauxite
Bauxite (Al(OH)3, AlO(OH))
Mixed tumbled gemstone chips
Polychrome jasper, quartz/chalcedony, feldspar, and other silicate fragments (exact identification requires testing)
Weathered granite (likely biotite granite)
Granite; chiefly quartz, feldspar, and biotite mica
Weathered iron-rich rock or concretion
Likely limonite/goethite-bearing concretion; exact identification requires testing
Bauxite
Aluminum ore / Hydrated aluminum oxides
Bauxite
Bauxite (Al2O3·nH2O)
Granite Pebble
Intrusive Igneous Rock (Granite/Diorite aggregate)
Limonite (Iron Ore)
FeO(OH)·nH2O (Hydrous ferric oxide)
Iron-stained quartz with possible feldspar
Quartz (SiO₂), likely with limonite/goethite staining and minor feldspar or mica
Conglomerate
Conglomerate (Sedimentary Rock)
Tumbled Agate
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Asphalt / Bituminous Aggregate
Bituminous mixture (Hydrocarbon-based sediment)
Bauxite
Bauxite (mixture of Hydrous Aluminum Oxides)
Coquina
Bioclastic Limestone
Ruby Zoisite
Anyolite (Calcium aluminium silicate with Chromium/Corundum inclusions)
Fluorite
Calcium Fluoride (CaF2)
Limonite Concretion (Ironstone)
Limonite (Hydrated Iron(III) Oxide-Hydroxide, FeO(OH)·nH2O)
Limonite (Iron Stone/Gossen)
Limonite (FeO(OH)·nH2O)
Limonite Geode (Ironstone Concretion)
Limonite [FeO(OH)·nH2O] with possible Quartz or Calcite interior
Epidote with Quartz
Ca2(Al,Fe)3(SiO4)3(OH) (Epidote) / SiO2 (Quartz)
Limonite Geode / Ironstone Nodule
Hydrated Iron Oxide Hydroxide (FeO(OH)·nH2O)
Pyrite
Iron Sulfide (FeS2)
Limonite (Ironstone)
Limonite (FeO(OH)·nH2O)
Weathered iron-rich rock, likely magnetite-bearing basalt or ironstone
Basalt/ironstone mixture dominated by iron oxides, chiefly magnetite (Fe3O4) and hematite (Fe2O3)
Foliated metamorphic rock, likely mica schist
Mica schist, mainly quartz–feldspar–mica assemblage
Unakite
Epidotized Granite
Limonite or Goethite (Ironstone)
Hydrated Iron(III) Oxide-Hydroxide (FeO(OH)·nH2O)
Limonite (Ironstone Concretion)
Limonite (FeO(OH)·nH2O)
Limonite with Trace Fossils
Hydrous Iron Oxide Mixture (FeO(OH)·nH2O)
Weathered granite or granitic pegmatite fragment
Granitic rock, chiefly quartz, feldspar, and mica; exact identification requires testing
Pyrite
Iron Disulfide (FeS2)
Limonite Concretion
Limonite (Hydrated iron(III) oxide-hydroxide) FeO(OH)·nH2O
Diorite
Diorite (Intermediate intrusive igneous rock)
Tumbled brown chalcedony or jasper
Microcrystalline quartz (SiO₂), likely iron-stained chalcedony/jasper
Granite
Granite, a coarse-grained felsic intrusive igneous rock composed mainly of quartz, feldspar, and mica
Graywacke (River Cobble)
Lithic Sandstone (Graywacke)
Limonite (Ironstone)
Hydrated Iron(III) Oxide-hydroxide (FeO(OH)·nH2O)
Limonite Concretion
Limonite (FeO(OH)·nH2O)
Puddingstone (Jasper-Conglomerate)
Conglomerate (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2 with impurities)
Jasper and Quartz conglomerate
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron oxide impurities
Limonite (Iron Ore)
Limonite (unstructured hydrated iron(III) oxide-hydroxides, often FeO(OH)·nH2O)